The Impact of Brexit on Devolution

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- Introduction
- Regulatory Divergence
  - Trade and Co-operation Agreement
  - Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
  - The Divergence Dynamic within GB
    
    Keeping Pace with EU Law in Scotland
    
    Dual standards
    
    Brexit Freedoms Bill
- Sewel Convention
  - Pre-Brexit
  - Withdrawal from the EU
    
    Limitations - Defensive Function
    
    Scope
    
    'Not normally'
    
    Limitations - Facilitative Function
    
    Dispute Resolution
- Delegated Powers: A Step Change
  - Scope
  - Legislative Consent Mechanism
  - Statutory Instrument Protocol (SIP) 2
- Conclusion
- Annexe A - Minutes
- Annexe B - Evidence
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